US Bridges

US 175 WB over Clear Creek

Good

Henderson County, Texas · 3.8 MI NW of FM 2329 · Structure no. 101080019706030

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
350 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,420
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 175 WB over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 175 WB over Clear Creek in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,420 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,380 by 2033. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 175 WB
CrossesClear Creek
Location3.8 MI NW of FM 2329
RouteU.S. Route 175
StateTexas
Coordinates32.2886, -95.9723
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,420 (2013)
Projected traffic3,380 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 175 WB over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 175 WB over Clear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does US 175 WB over Clear Creek carry?

About 2,420 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 175 WB over Clear Creek?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 175 WB over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.